Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 236

€uroMeinke · 08-22-2007, 09:08 PM

I also liked the Movie Wizard of Oz better than the book - but I read the book as an adult long after seeing the movie

innerSpaceman · 08-22-2007, 09:26 PM

I never really fancied the Oz books as a kid (and haven't re-read them as an adult). That doesn't quite explain why I read at least 4 or 5 of them.

I always fancied George Harrison. I have his DNA on a napkin, by the way ... and as soon as home cloning is available ...

meanwhile, maybe I'll throw that Hard Day's Night that I bought with GC into the DVD ...

CoasterMatt · 08-22-2007, 10:47 PM

Oh joy...

I get to see a free screening of Mr. Bean's Holiday.

wendybeth · 08-22-2007, 11:01 PM

George was far and away my favorite Beatle. Not saying he was the most talented, but I liked him best as an individual and he was, in my mind, the best looking one.

Okay, saw 'The Simpsons' today, and naked Bart was hilarious! Tori was totally shocked to see his little bits.

Didn't stop her from laughing her ass off, though.

Babette · 08-22-2007, 11:01 PM

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Oh, are we talking about movies? Hmmm, well, when they do finally get around to a movie version of Wicked, I hope they incorporate a bit more of the book when they film the musical.

When I went on the Behind the Emerald Curtain tour in NYC, we were told they are going to wait as long as possible before making a film version of Wicked. The stage show is still amazingly successful, both on Broadway and the touring company, and they do not want a wide release movie to slow their money making machine.

I love Wicked, but I can't really think about it anymore. I am totally obsessed with Spring Awakening! Spring Awakening!! Spring Awakening!!!

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-23-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Babette

I am totally obsessed with Spring Awakening! Spring Awakening!! Spring Awakening!!!

When is it coming here? When is it coming HEEEEEEEERRRRREEE? (Can't wait.)

flippyshark · 08-23-2007, 11:10 AM

I don't know anyhing about Spring Awakening, but I've just visited the official website and it sounds like something I'd enjoy. But, like others here, I'd better hop on it before it becomes a sensation, at which point, yeah, I'll resist it.

Stan4dSteph · 08-23-2007, 11:35 AM

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I don't know anyhing about Spring Awakening, but I've just visited the official website and it sounds like something I'd enjoy. But, like others here, I'd better hop on it before it becomes a sensation, at which point, yeah, I'll resist it.

Too late; it already won the Tony.

Bono and Edge went to see it recently. I want to see it, but usually don't go to shows by myself.

innerSpaceman · 08-23-2007, 12:08 PM

Well, turns out I was unimpressed by the original cast recording. I liked only a 2 or 3 of the songs. Worse, listening to the songs did not convey the story to me one iota, which I find a failing in musical theater. They didn't even really convey much about the characters to me, but that perhaps is dependant on the theatrical context I didn't have.

Also, I'm not a prude ... but the constant use of swear words bothered me. They seemed to me to be an overcompensation attempt at modernity for a tale that takes place in the 19th century. I thought that choice was stupid. Not offensive, just stupid.

I had to go to Wikipedia to get a plot synopsis so I could have some context for the songs, and the plot is a collection of sophomoric soap opera staples.

If it were not for Babette's high praise and recommendation, I would write Spring Awakening off completely.

Stan4dSteph · 08-23-2007, 12:34 PM

I may rent The Lives of Others this weekend. I meant to see it in the theater, but never got to it before it closed here.

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I never really fancied the Oz books as a kid (and haven't re-read them as an adult). That doesn't quite explain why I read at least 4 or 5 of them. I always fancied George Harrison. I have his DNA on a napkin, by the way ... and as soon as home cloning is available ... meanwhile, maybe I'll throw that Hard Day's Night that I bought with GC into the DVD ...
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	George was far and away my favorite Beatle. Not saying he was the most talented, but I liked him best as an individual and he was, in my mind, the best looking one. Okay, saw 'The Simpsons' today, and naked Bart was hilarious! Tori was totally shocked to see his little bits. Didn't stop her from laughing her ass off, though. __________________
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08-23-2007, 11:10 AM	#2357
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I don't know anyhing about Spring Awakening, but I've just visited the official website and it sounds like something I'd enjoy. But, like others here, I'd better hop on it before it becomes a sensation, at which point, yeah, I'll resist it.
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08-23-2007, 12:08 PM	#2359
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Well, turns out I was unimpressed by the original cast recording. I liked only a 2 or 3 of the songs. Worse, listening to the songs did not convey the story to me one iota, which I find a failing in musical theater. They didn't even really convey much about the characters to me, but that perhaps is dependant on the theatrical context I didn't have. Also, I'm not a prude ... but the constant use of swear words bothered me. They seemed to me to be an overcompensation attempt at modernity for a tale that takes place in the 19th century. I thought that choice was stupid. Not offensive, just stupid. I had to go to Wikipedia to get a plot synopsis so I could have some context for the songs, and the plot is a collection of sophomoric soap opera staples. If it were not for Babette's high praise and recommendation, I would write Spring Awakening off completely.
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08-23-2007, 12:34 PM	#2360
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I may rent The Lives of Others this weekend. I meant to see it in the theater, but never got to it before it closed here.
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